Accountant I

033 Palmetto GBA; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plans

Dental and vision coverage

401k retirement savings plan with公司匹配

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

On-site cafeterias and fitness centers

Education Assistance

Service Recognition

National discounts

Job summary

Palmetto GBA is seeking an entry-level accountant to support maintaining the general ledger and producing managerial reports. The role involves reconciling accounts, posting journal entries, and assisting with regulatory filings and financial analyses.

You will work in a typical office setting with standard hours and possible overtime. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with accounting hours, strong accounting knowledge, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in a related field with 24 accounting hours (21 hours if hired before Aug 1, 2008).
• Fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures are required.
• Strong communication, organizational, customer service, and analytical skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles assigned accounts.
• Initiates and/or processes general ledger entries and journal entries.
• Prepares spreadsheets and inputs entries into the accounting system.
• Assists with daily, monthly, quarterly and annual filings as required by regulators and internal requirements.
• Prepares reports for financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting and trend analysis.
• Performs financial data analysis to identify issues and report to management.
• Maintains accurate general ledger accounts with regular reconciliations.
• Supports manager with special projects and cross-functional coordination.

Skills

Accounting concepts

Communication skills

Independence

Discretion with confidential data

Education

Bachelor’s, 24 Accounting hours

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data retrieval applications

HIGLASS (preferred)

Job description

Summary Description Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies?

Other companies come and go, but we've been part of the national landscape for more than seven decades, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies, allowing us to build on various business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Position Purpose

Responsible for entry level accounting activities relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and/or the resultant managerial reports and/or financial statements.

Logistics

Palmetto GBA – one of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina’s subsidiary companies.

Location

This position is full‑time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday in a typical office environment. You will work an 8-hour shift scheduled during our normal business hours of 8:00AM-5:00PM. It may be necessary, given the business need to work occasional overtime. You may be required to travel between buildings. This role is located at 17 Technology Circle Columbia SC 29203.

SCA Benefit Requirements

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and its subsidiary companies have contracts with the federal government subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA). As a Service Contract Act (SCA) employee, you are required to enroll in our health insurance, even if you already have other health insurance. Until your enrollment is complete, you will receive supplemental pay for health coverage. Your coverage begins on the first day of the month following 28 days of full‑time employment.

What You’ll Do

• Reconciles assigned accounts.
• Initiates and/or processes general ledger, and/or journal entries into various accounts.
• Prepare spreadsheets and/or ensures that entries are entered into the accounting system.
• Assist coworkers in preparation and/or/or review of daily activity, monthly, quarterly and/or annual filings as required by regulatory agencies and/or internal requirements, as well as entries made to various systems.
• Prepares reports for financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, trending, and/or results analysis to ensure transactions in the ledger tie to statistical files and/or various financial reports.
• Performs analysis of financial data to identify problem areas and/or report to management.
• Maintains accurate general ledger (G/L) accounts. This includes performing monthly, weekly and/or daily reconciliations.
• May assist with special projects as assigned by the manager to include coordination between areas, allocation of resources, formulating solutions to problems, providing timely feedback to the manager and/or developing and/or implementing job procedures/controls in accordance with policies.

To Qualify For This Position, You’ll Need The Following

• Bachelor's in a job-related field with 24 semester hours in Accounting. (Anyone hired prior to August 1, 2008, in an Accounting position only requires 21 semester hours of Accounting.)
• Required Work Experience
• Required Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
• Good communication, organizational, customer service, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.

Required Software and Other Tools

• Microsoft Office.
• Ability to use data retrieval applications.

We Prefer That You Have The Following

• Experience working in HIGLASS.

Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes The Following

• Subsidized health plans
• dental and vision coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Education Assistancel
• Service Recognition
• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What We Can Do for You

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy‑related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail] or call 800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis. We participate in E‑Verify and comply with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Veterans Welcome!

BlueCross is a strong supporter of our veterans, and many service men and women have joined our ranks. We’ve found the dedication, work ethic and job skills that serve well in the military excel in many of our lines of business, and we proudly have veterans filling positions in Human Resources, Information Technology, Customer Service, Operations, General Services and more. Through our government contracts, we also have employees serving at Shaw Air Force Base, the Naval Health Clinic in Charleston, the Naval Hospital in Beaufort and in our hometown of Columbia, S.C., at Ft. Jackson. If you are a full‑time employee in the National Guard or Reserves, we will even cover the difference in your pay if you are called to active duty.

Welcome Here’s Your Smart Career Move Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies?

Other companies come and go, but we've been part of the national landscape for more than seven decades we’ve been part of the national landscape, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation’s leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies that allows us to build on a variety of business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!